We
are based at Baan Nai Sra just
20 minutes drive from Krabi
and there we invite you to climb
aboard one of our five elephants.
Then suddenly you're high above
the ground and heading into
this amazing scenery where the
quiet will envelope you as you
relax into the swaying rhythm
of the elephant's walk on a
one or two hour trek (dependant
on 2 hour or half day safari).
Our elephants are not working
elephants, they work only with
tourists; some elephant trekking
operations abuse their animals
by forcing the animals to trek
with tourists after a long day
working in the forest, controlling
the elephants with fear and
violence which can only lead
to frustration and anger in
these otherwise gentle creatures.
All our elephants are well looked
after, well fed and watered
and above all respected, we
hope and believe they are happy;
a happy elephant is a safe elephant.
After the trek we head to Sra
Keaw Cave a huge overhanging
cave of multiple tiers each
pillared with stalactites which
we give you time to explore
at leisure, providing you with
drinks and snacks. Here you
can also swim in the mineral
water pool that emerges from
the cave and sample some of
the local pineapples. It's a
good idea to feed the elephants,
they won't forget the kindness,
but it is watching the dexterity
of their trunks that is the
real pleasure. On the half day
tour we give you a chance to
see that dexterity put to use
as our elephants put on a working
demonstration for you. You will
not believe just how clever
and strong these animals can
be.
After we say goodbye to the
elephants we will show you one
of the newer attractions in
this ancient landscape by taking
you to some of the areas that
featured in the movie 'The Beach'
starring Leonardo Di Caprio.
After which we will transfer
you back to your Hotel.